Rick Parfitt and Johnny Hallyday - 1975 Gretsch White Falcon 7593 hollow body electric guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 1-5095; Body: white finish, surface scratches, minor dings and general play wear as to be expected for age; Neck: various minor dings, some finish touching-in; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: minor wear; Electrics: working; Hardware: generally good, although tarnishing and loss to gold plating; Case: original hard case; Weight: 4.44kg; Overall condition: good for age *Purchased by Dave Burton in 1983 from Rick Parfitt of Status Quo. Dave was a retained member of Chris Rea's band from 1978-1980 and played occasionally on short tours in the 1980s. He also had a song writing development deal with Phonogram The sale was arranged by former Status Quo manager Ian Jones who later became manager and a personal friend of Dave Burton. When Ian received the guitar, Rick stated that it had previously been owned by renowned French musician Johnny Hallyday. Photographs show Johnny Hallyday with a Gretsch White Falcon electric guitar during the late 1970s and it is thought that this is the same guitar. Sold with two statements of provenance from Dave Burton and Ian Jones. Ian, who is still a close friend of Francis Rossi of Status Quo, states that he has discussed the guitar with him and he confirms that Rick was an acquaintance of Johnny Hallyday. Johnny gave the guitar to Rick during a trip to Paris in 1981. Ian recalls that although the guitar was never used by Rick live, it was carried with the band on tour, used in the hotel and dressing room and occasionally during sound checks. Ask a Question

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